Posts by amymccabe

I'm wrestling with this myself.   In my first pregnancy I had Hyperemesis Gravidarum.  I was sick before I even missed my period and remained sick until the placenta came out.  I was on two different medications and...

I am not vegan, but I had hyperemesis gravidarum during the course of my pregnancy and had absolutely no tolerance for meat or eggs and could only do diary for the second half of my pregnancy.  So I spent much of my pregnancy on a...

Quote: Originally Posted by moonheart  I actually get more than the three I chose, but listed the top three. I also have a general "knowing that I am pregnant even before signs show up. I can't explain it, but I...

I had morning sickness a week before my period was due.  I also ended up with hyperemesis gravidarum during the entire pregnancy, so that might not be normal.

When my son was 5 months old, I had a number of people inform me that I would "dry up" at six months and to enjoy that last month while I can.  It is impossible to breastfeed past 6 months.  My son still nurses now, at...

Terry Pratchett's books are funny fantasy.  I recommend starting with The Wee Free Men.  His books straddle childrens and adult.  Neil Gaimen is pretty good too.  Each books has a different feel I...

My seven week old was introduced to them at about three weeks. We didn't have any problems with nipple confusion. We mainly use ours during the day if we take Finn out or have guests over, because he generally doesn't sleep at all in...

Hello all! I'm a first time mother from New York state. My son, Finn, is seven weeks old as of today. I'm never very good at these introductory posts...I never know what to write!